Regional Manager Insurance - Christchurch

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader to join ASB as Regional Manager Insurance, based in Christchurch. Reporting to the Head of Insurance Distribution, you will lead a team of 8+ Insurance Managers to support the growth aspirations of Insurance Distribution across the South Island.

This is an opportunity to shape how we reach and protect more ASB customers, while building a strong and trusted team that delivers great customer outcomes.

Te Tūranga | The role

As Regional Manager Insurance, you will lead, coach and motivate your team to provide first-class insurance guidance and advice to ASB customers. You will provide clear direction, build capability and drive performance across individual scorecards and regional referral channels.

Strong stakeholder management will be critical to your success. You will build trusted relationships across the region, strengthen referral partnerships and work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, customer retention and improved performance.

You will support the delivery of Insurance Distribution strategies and ensure your team has the right tools, processes and development to succeed. You will also oversee performance, risk, customer issues and continuous improvement across your portfolio.

While most of the team and key stakeholders are based in Christchurch, you will lead people across several locations. Regional travel will therefore be required.

Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? | What do I need to be successful?

You will be an experienced and collaborative people leader who can bring teams together, set clear expectations and drive sustained performance improvement across different locations.

Ideally, you will bring strong knowledge of the insurance industry alongside proven leadership experience.

You Will Also Bring

• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams within a customer-focused environment
• A strong performance focus and the ability to lift capability and results
• Strong business planning, commercial, networking and stakeholder management skills
• At least five years’ financial services experience and five years’ experience as a Financial Adviser
• A National Certificate Level 5 in Insurance, or be working towards this qualification

You will be comfortable making informed decisions, managing risk and challenging existing ways of working to improve customer and business outcomes.

Te mahi ki ASB | Working for ASB

At ASB, our values are more than just words. They’re anchors to who we are and where we’ve come from. They guide how we work together, how we show up for our customers and communities, and how we shape the future of ASB.

• Kia Manaaki | Care: Care is about lifting our people, customers and communities to reach their potential.
• Kia Māia | Courage: Courage is about doing the right thing even when it feels hard.
• Kia Mahira | Curiosity: Curiosity is about better decision-making and applying judgement before we act.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Insurance Distribution, influence how we support and protect our customers, and help talented people reach their potential.

We Also Offer

• Career growth through training, mentoring and internal opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support, including Southern Cross Wellbeing One
• Meaningful benefits such as discounted banking, insurance and parental leave top-up

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now and include a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

We review applications as they are received and may close the advert early if we find the right candidate. Please note that applicants must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, which may include a Police Check, Credit Check, AML compliance checks, verification of qualifications and relevant overseas checks where applicable